The Cape Winelands is famous for its variety of wine farms, each with its own character and style of wine-making. This Wine Safari explores some of the best vineyards and restaurants in the Franschhoek & Stellenbosch Valley.
There is no better way to really immerse yourself in a destination, than to exit the vehicle and to explore each destination in its full splendour. The Cape winelands offer incredible scenic valleys, expansive vineyards and beautiful mountain ranges as the perfect backdrop to your day of exploration.
To start your day off you will then head to the Franschhoek valley to stretch your legs. Visit a working farm dating back to 1692, Babylonstoren is a historic Cape Dutch farm that boasts one of the best preserved farmyards in the Cape. Take a stroll through the expansive magnificent garden that comprises of fruits, vegetables, berries, bees for pollinating, indigenous plants, fragrant lawns, a prickly pear maze, ducks and chickens, and more.
From here, we head to the heart of the French Inspired Franschhoek Valley. We will explore the La Motte Wine Estate where you will have the opportunity to peruse their museum for a stimulating cultural-historical experience sharing the history of the estate as well as the curated art exhibitions. There is the option of enjoying a 5km hike on the estate, which will allow you to explore the local flora and fauna as well as abundant birdlife. Alternatively, we hit the main street of Franschhoek for some retail therapy in all the boutique shops and art galleries.
Lunch will be at the picturesque La Maison wine estate, Chef's Warehouse restaurant, offering a spectacular setting to accompany the tapas style taste sensations in their fine dining cuisine.
After Lunch, your guide will give you an overview of options as you choose between visiting Muratie – one of the oldest estate in Stellenbosch; or Kanonkop, located on the Simonsberg Mountains.
Tour Code: Master
Duration: 8 – 12 Hours
Departure Time: Flexible, the earlier the better
Return Time: When your day is done
Flexibility - adaptable on an hour to hour basis to suit your clients’ needs and changing weather conditions throughout the day. Where you go and what activities you do are up to you.
Adventure Utility Vehicle (AUV) – Our vehicle comes equipped with stand up paddles, mountain bikes, pre-packed hiking packs, surfboards and a fully stocked gourmet pantry with drinks included.
Top Adventure Guides - Viewed as the best in Africa in their specialist fields, our guides have a wealth of experience and stories to tell.
The tour shown is only an example, more or less can be done on the day. Click on the activities list and map for more information.
Includes:
Private Adventure Guide / Driver
Exclusive Use of Adventure Utility Vehicle
Adventure Equipment
Drinks - Soft Drinks, Beer, Wine & Selected Spirits
Gourmet Pantry - selection of snacks and picnic items
Unlimited travel in and around Cape Town, including as far as Winelands & Hermanus
Onboard WiFi
Excludes:
Surf Board, Wetsuit and Tuition – available at R550
Mountain Bike – available at R900 per person
Additional restaurant meals and wine farm supplied picnics
Entry, Attraction Fees and Park Fees – e.g. Aquarium & Cable Car
Adventures beyond 100 km radius of Cape Town - e.g. Cape Agulhas, Ceres & Orange River
